[CLOSED] LordM & spirityoda Giveaway, November 2018: dip into my bulk World coin stash!

Go on EBay and check out the MS62 example. I feel as though I bought the superior coin.

 

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Not sure why I chose this to post. I know I have never shared it here. It's one of my favorite pieces.

1844 Henry Clay Campaign Medal

 

It seemed we had a theme going so I stuck with it.

 

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Here is a 20 Balboa piece flanked by two 1/10 Balboas.

 

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So, I was gearing up for the annual "Black Friday" foray into Christmas shopping, fearing that I would drain my bank account again and slip into my annual depression about all of the bills I'd have to pay, when all of a sudden I came across a message of hope that pierced the looming black clouds like a lighthouse in the dark, reminding me of why I do it.

 

I’d say it spent a very short time in someone’s pocket.

 

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World coins are fun! I would like to build a world coin collection! I am sure there are all different kinds.......silver........gold........copper..........bronze..............Ancient world coins!!!! Anyway, thanks for doing the contest!

 

I know, fun to think about though!

 

Nice coin.... it is really cool! . I love medieval and us colonial coins! I collect the Spanish reale's right now. I hope someday in the future that I can get an 8 escudos!

 

Congratulation's!!!

 

The grammar mistake makes me sad.

 

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Trying to think of something interesting to post about coins. Of course, when you're on the spot your mind goes blank. But I think a big part of why I like coins is the history. If I didn't love history I don't think I'd have any interest in coins, because the two go hand in hand. I remember the thrill of seeing those old dates engraved on that round piece of metal from some far away land, or even here in the USA. Now it's become so common for me that it takes a lot for it to have an impact, but the first time I started seeing coins with dates in the 1800s it was really exciting.

One of the aspects of world coin collecting that intrigues me is the unusual countries. Sure, we all see plenty of coins from Great Britain, Mexico, France, Germany, etc., but I'm always especially thrilled to see a coin from some little island or obscure colony that hasn't existed for 100 years. One of the best examples I can think of is the first time I saw a coin from Sarawak. I'd never heard of such a place, so not only did I add to my collection but to my knowledge of the world as well.

 

I'm a copy editor. To me these things are like a flashing neon sign.